Megiddo

[ muh-gid-oh ]

/ məˈgɪd oʊ /

noun

an ancient city in N Israel, on the plain of Esdraelon: site of many battles; often identified with the Biblical Armageddon.

Example sentences from the Web for megiddo

He rebuilt the fortifications of Megiddo, thus securing the control of the network of roads which traversed Southern Syria.

History Of Egypt, Chalda, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 6 (of 12) |G. Maspero
Ahaziah also was mortally wounded by another arrow from Jehu, but he succeeded in reaching Megiddo, where he died.

Beacon Lights of History, Volume II |John Lord
The kings came, they fought at the water of Megiddo; they gained no booty of silver.

The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI) |Max Duncker
The king of Egypt, to whom the country had become subject by the victory at Megiddo, had decided otherwise.

History of the Jews, Vol. I (of 6) |Heinrich Graetz

Megiddo surrendered, and Tuthmosis was able to lead back 2,500 prisoners into Egypt.

The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) |Max Duncker

British Dictionary definitions for megiddo

Megiddo

/ (məˈɡɪdəʊ) /

noun

an ancient town in N Palestine, strategically located on a route linking Egypt to Mesopotamia: site of many battles, including an important Egyptian victory over rebel chieftains in 1469 or 1468 bc See also Armageddon

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